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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

the wreck. On one side they laid the
dead together, and what CHASTITY pile!
Between the rows Of corn in the field
were laid the hundreds of wounded,
and their shrieks and means made many
of the unhurt so sick AT heart that they
were obliged to stop their labors and
weep with them. As daylight came
help began TO. aTrRe. The wounded
were carried 10 Chatsworth, and the
little town was made into one great
hospital. AS relatives and friends ar
rived and recognized dear ones dead or
mangied, the scenes were most Affect
ing. Many home was made desolate,
and the recollectons of that dreadful
time will live in the memory of hun
dreds forever.
There was one incident of the acct
dent which stood out more horrible than
all of those horrible scenes. In the Sec
ond coach WAS a man, his wife and lit
tie child. His name could not be learned,
but il is said he got on at Peoria. When
the accident occurred the entire family
of three was caught and held down by
broken woodwork. Finally, when re-
lief came, the man turned to the friendly
rescuers and feebly said: "Iake out my
wife first; I'mafraid the child is Gead.'
So they carried off the mother, and as
broken seat was taken off her crushed
breast the blood which welled from her
lips told how badly she was hurt. They
carried the child, Il fair-haired, blue
eyed girl Of three, and laid her in the
cornfied, dead, alongside of her dying
mother. Then they went back for the
father and brought him out. Both his
legs were broken, hut he crawled
through the corn TO the side OF his wife,
aad. feeling her loved features in the
darkness, pressed some brandy to her
lips and asked her how she felt n feeble
groan was the only answer and the
next instant she died. The man felt
the forms of his dead wife and child
aud cried out: "My God, there is moth
ing more for me to live for now," and
taking a pistol out of his pocket, pulled
the trigger. The bullet went surely
through his brain, and the three dead
bodies of that little family were lying
side by side in Chatsworth waiting to
be identified.
Investigation into the manner in
which the bridge was fired make it al
most certain that it caught from the
burning grass along the track. and The
railroad company is blamed for the care
lessness of its track hanGs. 1t is not
surely known how many persons were
killed. Railroad officials place the num-
Der at about a hundred but others count
up l56 as the correct list. The latter is
probably nearer the truth. 1t is stated
that The accident and the consequent
damages will bankrupt the railroad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Everything

is big word in store keeping. 10 keep every
thing men, women and children wear exec pt
ladies' hats OF the finer medium and common
grades, means something big. II the readers
will walk down one aisle and up the other in
the Updegrafis stoi es. distance OF four hum
dred and forty feet, looking at the piles OF
goods on each side, and read the black
boards, telling what they are and the prices
at which they are sold, they will naturally
conclude that here is the place to lind every
thing and anything that people wear at the
lowest prices, and that the advice given don Z
OF their time and attention
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
"DOn't You Do ft -

No matter II the UpdegrafTs store is out OF
the way. No matter II II costs you a days
travel and some expense TO reach IL. we pre-
dict that the information gained in thor
oughiy examining the goods and prices in this
store VIII amply repay your expenses and
time, 10 say nothing OF the money saved in
making your purchases, We repeat, when
you are ready TO buy anything or everything
people wear, fine, medium or common
quality. don't you do 1t until YOU have care
July examined the goods and prices in the
Updegraff stores at Hagerstown. Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Saved His Life.

Mr.. ID. !. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, says he was, for many years, badly
afflicted with Phthisic, also Diabetes :;
the pains were almost uncomfortable aud
would sometimes almost throw him into
commissions. He tried Electric Bitters
and got relief from first bottle and after
taking six bottles, was entirely cured.
and had gained in flesh eighteen pounds.
Says he positively believes he would
have died, had it not been for the relief
afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by j. G.. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
DIED..

At his home ia Iarper's Ferry, on
Tuesday last, Mr.. ADAM BROWN, in
the 74th year of his age.
On the 22d of July, 1897, at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, Mr.. Robt. Ar
derson. in Clarke county, Va, in the
18th year of her age, Mrs. LUCY BUR-
WELL HUTCHINSON, widow of Rev.
+. C. Hutchinson, and daughter Of Col.
Archibald Cary Randolph.
On Wednesday, July 18th, 1887, at
Kansas City, Mo-. WALTER, son Of X.
W. and Virginia Hill, aged about 9years
formerly of this county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Sealed Proposals.
State of West Virgi

state of West Virginia, Jefferson County Set. :
At Special Session Of the County Court of
said County, begun and held Thursday, An
gust 18th, 1887:
ORDERED, that Sealed Proposals will be
~ received by the County Court OF Jefferson
county, West Virginia, until 10 O'Clock A.
N, MONDAY, september 5th, 1857, at the
Courthouse in Charlestown. said Comfy
for the Erection OF Building or for Repair,
Ing an Old Building, at the County Infirrnary
OF said County. Plans and Specifications for
me same may be found in the Clerks Office
of the County Court OF said County The
Court reserves the right to reject any or all
A Copy-Teste.
Aug. 10, 1885,.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Money saved is Money Earned.

Speaking OF clothing and materials TO make
them, for men, women and children, we as
sert that the immense stores OF the Messrs
Updegrafis, at Hagerstown, are not surpassed
by any stores in the State for quantity, va
riety, latest styles and low prices, and when
you have money to spend for articles Of wear
don't let II slip though your hands until you
have visited this store and carefully noted
the quality, styles and prices. a dollar saved
is a dollar made, and the easiest way in this
world TO make a dollar is TO save il. some
people act otherwise, but II you value money
don't you do it,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.

state of West Virginia, County OF JEFFERSON
Set: - -,
County since the May term, 1881;
Special Session, May sd, 1857.
The Court examined the returns OF the
Election held May 18th, 1857, in the dlnereht
Districts Of this county, and certified the re-
suit 10 be as follows:
For County Superintendent of Free Schools
Emanuel schaefer reoeived........ g. votes
J. y. Trussel 1900. 10 :.
l.. Dinkle $1,000.
CHARLEsTOwS DISTRICT.
For President of the Board.
John I. Colston received. S62 votes.
Cieon Moore .........---
For Commissioner
\. b. Yates received. S6i votes.
J. F; " w ESEtIf,rs ,...................
For Power TO Levy, 500 votes. Against
Power To Levy, 10 votes. For 10 Months
school, 30 votes. For Months school, loo
votes and for one, eight, twelve and thirteen
months school, each one vote.
KABLETowS DISTRICT.
For President of the Board.
Thomas Lock received ............. l26 votes.
Albert DaNls "
For Commissioner.
Daniel Hefiebower received.......- ~ votes.
Jno. W. Roberts ........ II
For Power to Levy, l55 votes. Against
Power 10 Levy. > votes. For Months school,
l66 votes.
MIDDLEwAY DISTRICT.
For President of the Board.
\. NJ. Evans received......"....... i6l votes
J. p. Kearfott .-..-..--.--..- 10
For Commissioner.
Joseph II. Wageley received. ....... l6G votes.
Moses f. Trussell ........ lo5
For Power to Levy, 800 votes. Against
Power 10 Levy votes. For Months School,
p votes. For Months school, 26S votes.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DISTRICT.
For President of the Board
Joseph McMurran received........ 80 votes.
Geo. NJ. BeltZhoover
For Commissioner.
Ms. j. Strider received............ 80 votes
For Power TO Levy, 252 votes, Against
Power TO Levy, votes.
HARPER's FERRY DISTRICT.
For President of the Board.
c. d. Wentzell received. ............ ~ votes.
For Commissioner.
Richard Henderson received....... 80 votes.
John q. Flanagan . ....... lS}
Jacob II. Engle '' ....... 20
Thomas Is. Moore 4" $500. !
For Power to Levy, l75 votes. Against
Power to Levy, 10 votes. For . Months school
l76 votes For 10 Months School, votes. For
s Months School. votes. For Months
school, votes. For > Months School / vote.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

A colored man Of Hopkinsville, Ken
lucky, thought to scare deaf mute Of
the place by suddenly rushing out on
him as he passed. He was successful,
for the mute was so scared that he drew
q revolver and shot five balls into the
practical joker, killing him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
OBITUARY

JACKSON CHRISTIAN KNOTT, in
FAINT son of DR.. ). L. and Lille a Knott,
died of cholera iufantum August IA,
1887, aged months and 20 days.
All night long was heard the sound Of the
dying infant, while waiting eyes hoped his
life would be spared. During all this time the
father had put to test his medical skill, TO
contrive some wayby which the life Of this
little one, to whom he was so dear, might he
spared. But at length there came a doctor
far superior to mortal skill and took unto
HIM the suffering boy
TO the land above
The land of love
Where the fondest ties ne yer sever.
Oh! may the All-wise Providence look
upon those parents with pity and compass
sion, guide their hearts Alright, and at last
save them in a never dying world.
W.. X, JR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
MAYORS
PROCLAMATION.

TN order TO preserve the good health OF our
i town, hereby order all owners or occu-
pants Of property TO deepen their cutters,
when necessary, and remove all filth and
grass from in front of each Of their premises,
as well as remove all filth from their gardens,
yards and alleys, previous TO the 10Th OF the
present month, August. Persons failing to
comply with this order Will be subject 10 a
fine; besides, the Corporation Will have the
work done at the expense of the owner OF the
property.
also hereby inform the public that the diff
ferent places on the Town Run, adjoining
the residences OF DR.. Tanner and w. a. Chap
line. are designated as exclusively watering
places for stock, and no vehicles will be al
lowed to he taken there TO be washed, or any
other distractions allowed, under a penalty
of a fine OF from Sl.OO to $500 for each and
every offense.
Given under my hand and seal this 18th
day of August, 1887.
JOHN II. ZITTLE,
Mayor.
August L. lSS7-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
NOTICE.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
County of Jefferson, to-wit:
To the Creditors of George C. Eakle de-
ceased:
In pursuance of a decree OF the Circuit
Court Of the County OF Jefferson. made I'm a
cause therein pending, for among other
things, 10 subject the real estate of the said
George c. Eakle to the payment of his debts,
you are required TO present your claims
against the estate OF the said George c.
Eakie, for adjudication, to ]. s. Bragonier
Commissioner, at his Office in the said County.
on or before the 9Th day of September. 1857.
Witness L. w Latimer. Clerk of said curt
this 18th day Of July, 1857.
July %, lSS7-6w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Special Session July 18Th. 1857.

Daniel Amman, Agent to fund the outstand-
ing Bonds OF this county, this day made re-
port, which is received by the Court, showing
a full and final settlement as agent aforesaid,
which is recorded in order Book ID, pages 40,
III. i72, I73 and III, and IL Is ordered that the
Bond given by him as agent as aforesaid, be
released and delivered 10 him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER, who has not
been much of an honor to the State of Vir-
ginia, has recently been indulging in
some curious pranks at his home, Wood
stock. Last week he was fined and
committed to Jail by Judge Newman for
contempt Of court, the Senator having
been guilty of this offense to an insufier-
able degree. He resisted the sheriff,
even, but was finally gotten to Jail.
The following night his friends mobbed
the Jail. and released the Senator, and he
willingly availed himself of the chance
to get out. He thought better OF his
conduct in day or two, however, and
returned to Jail, where he is at this writ
ing serving out his sentence. All this
does not speak very we'll for the honor
of the old State or the dignity of the
United States Senator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Don't Won DO IL.

their money for anything less than its full
value. Until you have thoroughly investi-
gated the sources Of supply and know where
to get the most for your money. IL is not wise
to let IL slip out Of your pockets into other
peoples pockets. Many people part with
their money without proper care or thought,
but don't you do IT,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

The accident in Illinois sets people to
thinking about the dangers of travelling
on the average railroad. Recent hor-
rors of this kind compel US to believe
that when one enters car he takes his
life in his hand, and that there is no GER
tainty of reaching his destination alive.
The law should compel railroads to in
sure as nearly as possible absolute safety
to the travelling public, or else go out
OF business. IL road cannot provide
substantial stone or iron bridges, if it
cannot maintain first-class roadbed,
and employ a sufficient number of reli-
able and capable workmen, it should
not be allowed to undertake to transport
passengers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

August Term, 1887, (lst day Of the month";
Report of - Howell Brown, County Sur
veyor, apportioniug the different railroads in
the County, according to the number Ofmiles
of each Railroad In the County, In each School
District and Incorporated towns, this day re-
ceived, and is as follows:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
FAIR WARNING.
LUMBER! LUMBER!
NOTICE.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
- l.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
County of Jefferson, 10 wit:
To the Creditors Of Catherine Kloth, de-
ceased:
In pursuance of decree OF the Circuit
Court of jefferson County, made in a cause
therein pending, to subject the real estate of
the said Catherine KlOth, to the payment OF
her debts, you are required to present your
claims against the estate of the said Catherine
Kloth. for adjudication, 10 Joseph :. Brago-
nier, Commissioner, at his office in the said
County, on or before the 5th day OF Septem-
Der, 1887.
Witness T. w. Latimer, Clerk of said Court,
this 18th day OF July, 1857.
T. w. LATIMER, CLERK.
July %, lSS7-6w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

Col. HENDERSON, who Is acting Com
missioner of Internal Revenue in the
absence of Commissioner Jos. S. Miller,
speaks in the following plain language:
''The fact that the Republican incumbents
are good clerks or good officials is not suffi-
cient reason, in my opinion, for their reten-
ton. The only good reason would be the i'm
possibility Of filling their places with Demo-
Gratis as good. The fight Of 81 was not all for
the mere sake of having a change of Presi-
dents; we wanted a change administration,
and the administration includes every man
employed In the federal service. So far as
this bureau is concerned, the collectors and
gaugers and all the outdoor officers have
been changed; in that respect the service is
now Democratic; but at headquarters here
In Washington the Republicans remain in
Office and In the majority"
That is talk that pleases the old-time
Democrats. We are sorry that it is not
the language of the Commissioner in
stead of his deputy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

The commotion about the Interstate
commerce law seems to have died out,
and the public are making fewer COM
plaints than the railroads themselves.
While there are some things that can,
and no doubt will, be changed to fur
Their benefit the people, the principal
features of the bill will remain as they
are at present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

MosT of the Republican papers are
loud in their protests that the President
does not fully observe the civil service
laws, and seem to be Mortified when
Republican is turned out. Well bet ten
10 one, however, that next year the Re-
publican nominee for the Presidency
will be an anti civil service man and a
believer that to the victor belongs the
spOils.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Notice to Taxpayers.

4 LII persons concerned are hereby notified
n that the taxes ofthe Corporation OF Shep-
herdstown for the year lSS7 are now due and
have been placed in my hands for collection.
All who owe are requested to come forward
promptly and settle the same.
w. l.. ARTHUR, Sergeant.
Angnst u. lSS1-3W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

THERE will be no lack of candidates
for the governorship of West Virginia
next year, Judging from the number Of
names already spoken of in that connee-
ton. Camden, Chew, Harris, Miller,
Holt, yanmeter, Preston, Fleming,
jackson and Wilson are among those
who are on the list.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
BAKER BUILDING, MARTINsBURG, W. VA

Clothes NAV not make the but they add deal
ance when they made right
boy may be good boy because he wears good clothes but IL
~ nice and presentabe them for all that and YOUR
much quicker than the boy who is indferently clad
MOTHERS We have everything to please your boy and a
Won in the price We keep whatever worth keeping and can
bows looking always and attractive Tor little OF big money ly
b nc Do not forget that mark goods in plain figures and
one price only
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

The poor old Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
is in very bad way. The evil day
when it shall default in interest on the
repair bonds of 1878 can not be put off
much longer, and when it shall come,
unless there is some means OF salvation
not now apparent, it will have to be
sole. If it is sold it will probably be
bought by railroad corporation that
viii. at once end its usefulness as water
way and competitor of railroads. Then,
when it will be too late, the State of
Maryland will regret bitterly that it
suffered the ruination of the canal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
j. S. FLEMING, Agent.
uFIY" FISHERMENl

VOUR attention for a moment have
Il Just gotten something in the way OF
Guide" that can't be beat. IL Is little high
priced but will save your line greatly, Then
too your line will work through them with
out any friction. Call at
DR. GIBsOy's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Custom and Law

Compels people to wear clothing and 10 takes
money to get clothing. With the present
low prices for farm products and labor 10 is
just as much ones duty to buy where they
can get the most and best for their money as
ii is to labor or till the soil. in order to get
money with which TO supply their wants
Some people are foolish enough TO think and
act otherwise, but don't you do Il -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see
WILLET e LIBBEY'S advertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

IT is stated that company of Penn
sylvanians have secured 10000 acres Of
land in Greenbrier county, this State,
which they will at once proceed to de
velop. Iron, manganese, graphite, black
marble and limestone are plentiful in
the hills, while very valuable timber
covers the land. Two railroads are to
be built into that section Of country
and the great riches brought to market.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
Proposals Wanted.
Office OF the Secretary,
Of the Board OF Education OF
Harper's Ferry District,
Jefferson County, w. Va,

HARPERs FERRY, July 80, 1887.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Office until August 18th, 1857, for the
erection of a SCHOOL-HOUSE on Boundary
Street in Harper's Ferry.
For plan and specification apply at this Of
flee. JAMES w. CRUDE, Secy.
August ), lSS7-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
House Decorating.

TAPER HANGING, Graining, Marbling
Painting in all the various branches, ex-
ecuted with skill and promptness. Charges
moderate. HILARY TACEY,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
August D lSS7-3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

The modest little cigarette don't attract
a great deal of attention, but it manages
10 get i'm its vol all the same. In New
York last week an autopsy on the re-
mains of young man who died sudden
ly showed that cigarette smoking had
injured his heart to such an extent as
to cause his death. A young married
man at Birmingham, Ala, has recently
become a raving maniac by smoking
cigarettes to an excessive degree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

Use Tar Heel Liniment for rheumatism
and Neuralgia. For sale by Baker X Nc
Murran, Druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

SECRETARY WHITNEY !gave out con-
tracts OH Monday for the building Of
five more warships of new and improved
designs, and when they shall have been
completed our Navy will really amount
to something. Other vessels that have
long been under way are to be finished,
and the Naval establishment greatly
improved All this is not being done
too soon, for it is probable that the Ca
nadians will soon need taking down,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
NOTICE.

rTHE public are hereby notified that the
wharf belonging TO the heirs of X. ID. Shep-
herd deceased. is not rented, and all wharf
age must be paid TO the undersigned:
FANNY SHEPHERD.
August d lSS7-3W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

The annual meeting of the West Vir-
ginia Press Association will be held
next week at Berkeley Springs. 1t will
undoubtedly be an occasion of great
pleasure as well as profit to the menu
bers, anG the indications are that there
will be large attendance. No more
pleasant place than Berkeley Springs
could have been selected, and the editors
at that place, with the assistance OF their
brethren of the Eastern Panhandle, are
making every effort for the entertain
meht Of the fraternity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

For Power TO Levy, l75 votes. Against
Power to Levy, 10 votes. For Months school
l7G votes. For 10 Months School, 3 votes. For
& Months School. / votes. For Months
school, votes. For Months School / vote.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19
''E MODEL ONE pSSN'
GREAT
MARK DOWN SALE
Lowenstein Bros. 4 Co.

We goods usv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-19

represent all the above companies, and
VIII furnish good insurance at the lowest
rates. All business promptly attended to.